News Releases

For Immediate Release GALLATIN, TN—Welch College recently learned that its accreditor, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS), has approved its proposed Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Psychology, according to Dr. Kevin Hester,...

For Immediate Release GALLATIN, TN—Dr. Philip E. Dearborn, President of Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), and Dr. Jeffrey A. Crabtree, Head of Biblical Instruction for the Ohio Free Will Baptist Bible Institute, will address the Welch College graduating...

For Immediate Release GALLATIN, TN—Welch College recently announced an agreement with Volunteer State Community College that gives Welch students the opportunity to earn a Vol State associate’s degree in the fields of Accounting, Communications, Criminal Justice,...

For Immediate Release GALLATIN, TN—The Welch College Choir will conduct a four-state spring tour March 12-18, according to Todd Parrish, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. The 28-member choir, directed by Dr. James Stevens, dean of the Welch College School...

For Immediate Release GALLATIN, TN—The School of Education at Welch College scored third in Overall Rating among teacher education programs in Tennessee colleges and universities on the annual Educator Preparation Report Card, according to Dr. Stephen Beck,...

For Immediate Release GALLATIN, TN—The fall 2024 semester at Welch College ended with 74 students receiving academic recognition, according to Provost Matthew McAffee. This honor list includes both online and Enriched Adult Studies students whose fall courses ended in...

For Immediate Release  GALLATIN, TN—Welch College plans to unveil a new Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Psychology this fall, according to Provost Matthew McAffee. Pending accreditor approval, the program is set to launch August 25, 2025. This new program will be...

For Immediate Release GALLATIN, TN—Welch College has named Ellie Simpson as Financial Aid Coordinator, according to Craig Mahler, Vice President for Financial Affairs. “I am delighted that Ms. Simpson has agreed to join Welch to serve in this important role that...

For Immediate Release GALLATIN, TN—Welch College has been ranked 1st in social mobility and 10th overall among “Best Regional Colleges–South” in the 2025 edition of U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges, according to President Matt Pinson. The...

For Immediate Release GALLATIN, TN—Recently, Welch College Press announced the publication of its newest book, A Life Pleasing to God, by Barry Raper, according to Matt Bracey, managing editor. “We’re so excited about our newest book. We believe Dr. Raper’s accessible...